Process to Appoint Regular Director-General of Police (DGP) for Tamil Nadu Resumes
The process for appointing a regular Director-General of Police (DGP) in Tamil Nadu has resumed following Supreme Court directives. The court ordered that the appointment must be completed within three weeks. According to the Prakash Singh case guidelines, a regular DGP must have a minimum tenure of two years, regardless of their date of superannuation. The State government is required to send a panel of eligible officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), which then finalizes a shortlist of three officers. The state must then select one from this shortlist to ensure stability in police leadership.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court mandated the completion of the DGP appointment within a three-week timeframe to avoid temporary leadership.
- Guidelines from the landmark Prakash Singh case ensure a fixed two-year tenure for the DGP to prevent political interference.
- The UPSC plays a critical role in empanelling eligible officers based on seniority, merit, and residual service.
- A minimum residual service of six months is generally required for an officer to be considered for the post of DGP/HoPF.
Exam Facts
- Prakash Singh case (2006) established the primary guidelines for DGP appointments.
- A regular DGP is entitled to a minimum tenure of two years irrespective of the date of superannuation.
- The UPSC shortlists exactly three officers for the state government to choose from.
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